collocation · neutral
excessive screen time
/ɪkˈsɛsɪv skriːn taɪm/ex·CESS·ive SCREEN TIME
spending too much time looking at screens such as phones, computers or TVs
Examples
“Doctors warn that excessive screen time can disrupt sleep and increase sedentary behaviour.”
“Parents should set limits to prevent excessive screen time for young children.”
“Schools are being encouraged to reduce students' excessive screen time during lessons.”
Band 8 sentence
“Addressing excessive screen time among teenagers requires coordinated efforts from parents, schools and policymakers.”
Collocations
- reduce excessive screen time
- limit screen time
Word family
Common mistakes
watch too much TV→excessive screen time
spend much time on screens→excessive screen time
Say it for a higher band
5watch too much TV→6too much screen time→7+excessive screen time
Synonyms
too much screen time
Easily confused
limit screen time
“Parents should limit screen time for toddlers.”
sedentary behaviour
“Excessive screen time often contributes to sedentary behaviour in adolescents.”
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